Karleanne Iseman, 7, Dave Green and J.J. Iseman, 13, display first- and second-place trophies won at Mukilteo's soap box races. Dave Green, a retired firefighter and the youngsters' grandfather, helped build their soap box cars. The event has been canceled this year for insurance reasons. less

Oscar-winning filmmaker Michael Moore brought his sharp wit and political zeal to Seattle last night, speaking to a sold-out audience of 1,200 at Shoreline Community College. Before his speech, Moore defended his “Shame on you, Mr. Bush” Oscar night speech and said he is mainstream and part of a slim majority in this country. Moore said, “I’d just been given the award for making a film about American violence and how we have a president who uses fear to scare the American public into getting his way.” He called the war a “huge con,” but said Iraqis would be better off without Saddam Hussein. less

Oscar-winning filmmaker Michael Moore brought his sharp wit and political zeal to Seattle last night, speaking to a sold-out audience of 1,200 at Shoreline Community College. Before his speech, Moore defended ... more